Avicennia

**Definition:** A plant genus of the family Acanthaceae. Members contain NAPHTHOQUINONES. Black mangroves (common name for the genus) are distinguished from other mangroves by their spike-like aerial roots called pneumatophores that project from the soil or water surrounding the plants.

**Tree numbers:** - B01.875.800.575.912.250.583.040.522

**Synonyms:** - Black Mangrove